Economics and environmentalism are types of modern religions. So says Robert H. Nelson in his analysis of the roots of economics and environmentalism and their mutually antagonistic relations in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The present debate raging over global warming exemplifies the clash of these two public theologies.

Originally aired on 1/4/10 on CTV. Charles Peña, Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute, discusses the effectiveness of new TSA regulations. He stresses the importance of respecting rights and encouraging personal responsibility in air travelers.

Originally aired on 12/28/09 on CNNs Anderson Cooper 360. Charles Peña, Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute, provides perspective on the fairness and effectiveness of the new TSA security measures implemented after the attempted bombing on Christmas day.

Civil strife in Iraq continues and instability may only increase after the January elections. U.S. withdrawal has become an acceptable strategy in Washington, but will it be tenable if violence escalates and Iraq unravels again?